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Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel

4.5(11 reviews)Rome, ItalyOperated by Love Holidays
  • Duration3 hours
  • GroupShared · max 10
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

This experience allows you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, the highlights of the Vatican Museums and its galleries, including Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Also, after this immersive walk, you will be lead to St. Peter’s square to admire St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Basilica in the world, renowned for the inspiring Bernini interiors design and Michelangelo stunning “ Pietà “. ( from the outside - no internal visit )

What to expect

3 hours3 stopsShared tourMax 10 travellers

  1. Vatican Museums

    Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, Italy

    2 hoursAdmission included

    This experience allows you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, the highlights of the Vatican Museums and its galleries

  2. Sistine Chapel

    Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    30 minutesAdmission included

    The magnificent Sistine Chapel made by Michelangelo

  3. St. Peter's Square

    Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    30 minutes

    You will be lead to St. Peter's Square and the Basilica will be explained from the outside - not internal visit is foreseen. After the tour you can decide to enter on your own to visit it.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Outside Caffè Vaticano, your guide will hokld a sign with your name

End

Redemption

Indirect delivery

By providing TA voucher to your guide on the day of the tour, you will receive the admission tickets.

What's included

Included

  • Priority tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Professional English Speaking Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • transportation from/to Hotel

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–17), Adult (18–99)

Additional information

  • Dress code required to enter the places of worship and selected museums. Shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The entrance might not be permitted for the ones who do not respect these rules.
  • The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
  • The Basilica will be explained from the outside - NO INTERNAL VISIT INCLUDED!
  • Tickets costs - Adult: €25 - Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free: Children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
127433P9

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.5/ 511 reviews
  • 59
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  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (3) and Tripadvisor (8).

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